Grady Memorial Hospital
80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA 30303
At a glance
Grady Memorial Hospital is a large non-profit acute care facility located in Atlanta, Georgia, a major metropolitan area with a significant international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through OPT, H1B, and EB3 pathways, indicating openness to global talent. Its urban setting and diverse patient population make it an appealing choice for international nurses seeking professional growth and multicultural experience.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 953
- RN Count
- 104
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,479 (+2% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive38%
- Public transit11.4%
- Walk25.4%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home23.3%
- Fulton County Airport Brown Field
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- DeKalb Peachtree Airport
- Jim's Private Airport
- Cobb County-Mc Collum Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,073,889
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 754,119
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Georgia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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